Pakistan’s national cricket team got off to a perfect start as they retracted an incredible catch to reject Finn An Allen in the ongoing 3rd T20I against the New Zealand National Cricket Team at Eden Park, Auckland on Friday, March 21st.
Pakistan won a toss and invited New Zealand to the bat first in Auckland, while Shaheen Afridi brought an early breakthrough in the first over of the match. With the opening fifth ball, Shaheen Afridi sent out a full delivery that shook the foot side.
Harris Rauf’s one hand impact sends Fin Allen packaging with the third T20I
Fin Allen attempted a flick, but the ball went into the air towards his short, thin legs. Pakistani pacers created a magical moment when the ball seemed to have passed Harris Rauf. In a breathtaking moment, Rauf responded instantly, reaching completely to the right in the air, allowing him to grab the ball in the air with one hand.
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Despite being parallel to the ground, Rauf had full control over the catch and confirmed that it did not slip off upon landing. The incredible efforts of the Starfast Bowler led Fin Allen to leave with an incredible smile. Pakistan couldn’t seek a better start against the Black Cap in its third T20I match.
That day’s catch#pakvnz #pakistancricket #cricket pic.twitter.com/xnvk4lho5g
-uroojJawed🇵🇰 (@uroojjawed12) March 21, 2025
to be continued…